Law papers

A discussion of the impact of false driving under the influence (DUI) accusations within American society.

An argument in favor of the decriminalization of prostitution and an analysis of its potential benefits to society.

Looks at the bribery component of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act(FCPA).

This paper discusses federal courthouses' closed door policies with regards to death row inmates.

A discussion of Good Samaritan laws and statutes.

This paper discusses the principles of just war and legitimate authority.

Looks at the debate around the legal position of double jeopardy.

An admissions essay for law school that provides several options for application to different schools of law.

A look at the issue of prostitution in USA.

This paper focuses on the 2001 U.S. Supreme Court case, "Board of Trustees v. Garrett", which explored the ramifications of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 1990.

This paper looks at public policy and discusses the role of the US government in policy making.

Looks at illegal immigration as it is impacted by the Fifth and 14th Amendments of the United States Constitution.

The paper discusses two main aspects of intellectual property rights; trademark infringements and patent infringements. An overview, case study and conclusion is given for each topic.

This paper analyzes the influence of scenario-based planning in institutional strategic management for security organizations.

A review of Justice Stephen Breyer's active liberty approach to interpreting the US Constitution.

An analysis of police training on deadly force in America, including an outline of the current training structure and methodology and a discussion of how to develop a more effective program.

This paper is a critical analysis of the United States' intelligence support for homeland security in dealing with the prevention of terrorist attacks.

This is a historical study and analysis of John Locke's philosophy towards the American Declaration of Independence and his influence on the American Revolution.

Examines three legal doctrines: criminal liability, strict liability and justification of criminal conduct.

An analysis of how legal costs and social costs are affected within a society by the strict liability rule via a comparison with negligence.

A review of the importance of patents, copyrights and trademarks as they relate to intellectual property law and e-commerce.

A discussion on the current laws in USA regarding drinking alcohol.

Evaluates the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006.

An examination of the issues surrounding capital punishment in America.

This paper examines the United States Supreme Court, looking into its history and procedures.

This paper discusses law and justice in the US, focusing on the US Supreme Court.

A look at the changes in corporate compliance laws.

A discussion on mala prohibita with reference to illegal dental practice.

A critical review of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act of 2002 to assess its success.

Looks at the connection between age discrimination and company downsizing.

A case study analysis of five candidates for dismissal by FastServe and the employment law that relates to each case.

A discussion on the rise and fall of Enron International.

This paper examines the basic elements of legally binding contracts.

Looks at the leadership of Secretary of of Education Rod Paige during which the controversial No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) of 2001 was passed and implemented.

Compares Canadian law and legal practices regarding trade mark and patent infringement remedies.

An explanation of the "Brown v. Board of Education" case and its impact on American education.

This paper discusses terrorism as a subject of criminology and conflict theory.

The paper comares and analyzes Niccolo Machiavelli's and Martin Luther's views on the use of political violence by leadership.

This paper argues that human rights are not an internal state affair and rejects that attempting to impose universal human rights is simply Western cultural imperialism.

An analysis of the development of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) and its evolution from the time of reconstruction to the present day.

This paper discusses Section 718.2 (e) of the Criminal Code of Canada as a reflection of changing societal conditions.

This paper discusses the balance of power in America's federal system of government.

An argument against the harsh conditions of supermax prisons.

Looks at a legal case regarding trade secrets, conflicts of interest,
and covenants not to compete.

This paper looks at the issue of privacy and surveillance and discusses where and how we should draw the line between them.

This paper focuses on the "Libyan Arab Foreign Bank v. Bankers Trust Company" case of 1988.

This paper looks at the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security pension that are relevant for Canadian workers.

An examination of the aging prison population in America.

This paper looks at 'The Republic' by Plato and discusses Kallipolis, Plato's just city.

An analysis of Celesta Albonetti's 1986 study, "Criminality, Prosecutorial Screening, and Uncertainty: Toward a Theory of Discretionary Decision Making in Felony Case Processings".

Looks at the Supreme Court case of "Korematsu vs.United States", which upheld the Japanese-American relocation order of WWII.

An analysis of the relationship between maternal filicide and mental illness.

This paper discusses grievance procedures related to problems and practices in sports.

Relates the history of the 14th Amendment.

Looks at the case of "Miranda v. Arizona" that established the now famous, Miranda warning.

Looks at the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA), which requires employers with 50 or more employees to provide up to twelve weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave "each year for specified family and medical reasons."

An argument in favor of the legalization of marijuana.

Argues that international law does not have an independent effect on the behavior of states.

An overview of the Canadian Personal Information Protection and Electronic Data Act, otherwise known as PIPEDA.

An examination of the ways that important aspects of US Reconstruction legislation were national in their implications.

A look at the technological advancements made in the science of forensics.

Looks at the development, failure and ultimate repeal of prohibition, which was a period of illegalization of alcohol consumption in the U.S.

Describes basic types of insurance, specifically life insurance and general insurance.

This paper examines the judicial selection process for the Supreme Court of Canada.

This paper argues that the judicial process does not result in racial discrimination.

This paper discusses the use of bite marks to identify individuals in the field of forensic odontology.

An argument against the development of casinos and other gambling institutions.

This paper is a critical review of Ian Greene's "The Courts", which examines the relationship between courts and democracy in Canada.

This paper discusses why gun control is needed in America.

An analysis and evaluation of two opposing viewpoints on the living-wage laws debate.

This paper explores J. Abramson and N. Finkel's ideas about the proper function of the jury in modern American society.

This paper discusses whether intermediate sanctions are a better alternative than traditional incarceration.

This paper discusses and explains different theories of criminology.

This paper discusses building codes with regards to fire sprinklers for commercial high risers.

This paper examines some legal cases through which the law of evidence has kept up with scientific innovations

This paper evaluates a proposed action of pharmaceutical manufacturers to mail prescription drugs through bulk mail.

This paper discusses the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution.

This paper argues that the wire-tapping program of the United States government is necessary in today's world.

This paper examines the structure, revenue gain and government legislature surrounding the Internet gambling industry.

An analysis of Chelyen Davis' article entitled, "State Looks at Dealing with Immigration".

This paper looks at the eligibility guidelines of the F-1 Student Visa as well as its essential purpose.

An analysis of the legislation and social effectiveness of the Head Start Program of 1965.

An argument against raising the legal age for obtaining a driver's license in Illinois.

A personal account describing the assumptions that foreign students have regarding the American legal system and how the author attempted to help them.

A discussion of the effect on civil rights in America of the Patriot Act of 2001 and the 2007 Supreme Court's decision to make partial-birth abortions illegal.

This article looks at the implications of IDEA with regards to the personal liability of the school administrators involved.

An analysis of the laws regarding pedophilia in the state of California and a review of the treatment options that are available.

An analysis of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) as it applies to the airline industry and Delta Airlines in particular.

This paper explores the issues of child custody, the principles of best interests of the child and of the primary caregiver and how women's rights are viewed in terms of international law.

A professional manual for employees regarding issues of administrative law as they would apply to an administrative agency.

A critical examination of the "Native Women's Association of Canada v. Canada" court case.

This paper analyzes the ethical and legal right to die, as discussed in "Unplugged: Reclaiming Our Right to Die in America" by William Colby.

A discussion on how the law of 'passing off' protects the descriptive and the functional.

This paper discusses sexual harassment in the workplace, focusing on the Thomas-Hill controversy.

An analysis of torts with regards to an invasion of an individual's right to privacy.

An analysis of the current equality practices and the long-term plan to combat inequality in the workplace in Ireland.

This paper considers how the implementation of the Patriot Act has altered the scope of private security within the United States and abroad.

An examination of Philippine politics with regards to public administration in the realm of environmental policy.

A case study presentation of the case of "Nguyen; R. v. Hess" and discussion of the federal statute Section 146(1).